Household Support Fund

Councils across the country have been provided with funding through the Household Support Fund scheme. This is to support households on a low income with food and utilities whilst the cost of living is increasing. 

The Government extended funding for a further year from April 2025 to March 2026. This is being used to support our most vulnerable residents. 

We will make a direct payment to families who are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction as at 1 December 2025. You do not need to apply for this payment. Payments will be made to bank accounts before the end of December 2025. If we do not have your bank details, the payment will be credited to your Council Tax account. 

If you're not entitled to the direct payment above or need extra help and have not already applied, you can make an application for our Discretionary Household Support Fund for a one-off payment.  

Who can apply

You can make an application if you:

• are aged 16 or over and live in Walsall
• are suffering financial hardship. You will need to upload bank statements for all accounts you hold or your application will not be considered
• are responsible for payment of rent, mortgage, gas, electric or water bills for the property where you live
• hold combined household capital totalling under £6,000
• are a single applicant in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £25,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application
• are joint applicants in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £30,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application

Before you start

To make an application you will need:

• your National Insurance Number
• a recent bank statement for all accounts you hold
• a recent payslip (if you are employed)

You'll also be asked to use a benefits calculator as part of the application process. To do this, you'll need details of your current income and capital.

How to apply

Use the button below to register, log in and apply online.

Please allow three weeks for a decision to be made on your application. We will contact you if we need more information.